J. Rockett Audio Designs Archer Ikon

The Rockett Archer Ikon has been for me one of my top pedals. And for a simple reason. It's just that good.
It's one of my first in the chain and I use it almost as a preamp. At 11 it gives that small but surely dirty bite, still clear but enough to be really substantial. The good thing about this pedal is its playability. All through the neck there is no loss and no sagging in tone. It is simple There! You can control the brightness and the grit as to your pleasure but the importance of this pedal is really its presence.
If you're looking for an all out overdrive, this is not for you. Pushed to the max it is more of a crunch dirt sound but all so smooth. It is simply delicious and can be used in all variety of genres, it will inspire you.

As the title says - it is a klone. no more no less.
I initially fell in love with this one while recording at a studio, first thing I did when I came back home is to order it from Thomann. I had tried the silver and the golden one out, but this little buddy is one of the best additions to my pedalboard. It can give you that sweet crunch by slightly pushing your preamp tubes or when used as a booster in front of a distortion it doesn't add any ugly compression. So versatile that even the many months since my purchase I still discover combinations that work great for me and help me achieve the sound I like. I would highly recommend the Archer Ikon to anyone looking for a good quality overdrive.